Removing A 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Blank; Installing A 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Blank - Dell PowerEdge E31S Series Owner's Manual

Related tasks
Removing the optional front bezel

Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank

Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform
troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or
telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
CAUTION: To maintain proper system cooling, all empty hard drive slots must have hard drive blanks installed.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
Steps
Press the release button and slide the blank out of the hard drive slot.
Figure 86. Removing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank
a. hard drive blank
b. release button
Next steps
If applicable, install the front bezel.
Related references
Safety instructions on page 66
Related tasks
Removing the optional front bezel
Installing the optional front bezel

Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive blank

Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2. If installed, remove the front bezel.
on page 68
on page 68
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